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Ephesus Theatre

Site entry 4 km (21/2 mi) west of Selcuk on Selcuk-Ephesus road, Ephesus, Turkey
232 892 6402 or 232 892 6940
Ephesus Theatre
Anfiteatro grego-Ephesus
Biblioteca de celcius-Ephesus
Great theatre at Ephesus
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Ranked #4 of 28 attractions in Ephesus
5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Theatres
Owner description: The largest and most spectacular structure of Ephesus was originally built in the 3rd century BC and was later updated by the Romans in the 1st...... more » Owner description: The largest and most spectacular structure of Ephesus was originally built in the 3rd century BC and was later updated by the Romans in the 1st century AD when it had a seating capacity of 25,000. « less
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San Antonio, Texas
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
“A Wonderful Example of a Huge Greek Theater”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is the superbowl of the ancient world! It is a well preserved ancient complex that is well worth the visit. More

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Hollister Ranch, CA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Magical”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Amazing to be in such an ancient location and able to get so close to history. Loved it!!! Please don't miss this! More

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Toronto, Canada
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“One of the magnificant building of Ephesus. Still in use and can seat thousands”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

It iis classical theater representing Greek and Roman culture. It is considered an important biblical site. It is well preserved and still in use for events and festivals. More

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Bretagne
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Part of the old Ephesus”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Dont miss the old theater and it's fabulous acoustics More

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“As good as the entire Ephesus”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

when u enter the ruins of Ephesus you will pass this place.. it is good to see.. you should imagine how they use to use this place.. different fights use to take place.. different throne ceremonies use to take place in ancient roman and pegan times.. so imagining and seeing a historical place is always good.. More

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Toronto, Canada
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Lovely theatre”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We enjoyed seeing this theatre but I liked the theatre at Pamukkale more. Good view More

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Kabul, Afghanistan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Amphitheatre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Beautifully well preserved Roman Amphitheater built into the mountainside, Incredible accoustics!! Seated thousands. Amazing. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Genius acoustic, no microphone required!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

When I was there, someone actually played a song in the theater and we could hear the song from a distance, away from the theater. they even have a tunnel for latecomers to enter through! More

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Altinkum, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“about an hour away from didim altinkum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

If you like Historical ruins you must see Apollon temple (didiyma) miletus and priene in 1 day next day you can visit ephesus and Meryem ana, and another day you can visit the sirince and the museum in seljuk(selcuk) More

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Chicago
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Made me feel as if I was an ancient. The site is very well preserved...makes one think about how miniscule my moment in time really is. More

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